Guess What? Beer Is Good for You.

For years, red wine has gotten an easy pass as a heart-healthy beverage when consumed in moderation. Beer, meanwhile, is portrayed as a gut-expanding, carb-loaded concoction that surely can't be good for you. It's time to set the record straight: Most American ales and lagers contain fewer calories than an equal-size serving of orange juice or two-percent milk — you know, the stuff you feed your kids? And when you factor in probiotic yeasts, fiber-rich barley, and added antioxidants from ingredients like pomegranates and blackberries, beer suddenly looks downright healthy. So through a little quasi-scientific analysis, we've gone ahead and compiled the fourteen most medically sound brews around. You can finally be proud to tell your doctor, yes, you have been drinking.